Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W710
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W710 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
- Launched January 2013
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W710 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W710, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FP7 was revealed 24 months earlier than the W710 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FP7 matches up versus the W710 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W710 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Sony W710 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Sony W710
FP7 | W710 | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Panasonic FP7
W710 | FP7 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | January 2011 | More recent by 24 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Sony W710
FP7 | W710 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FP7 enjoys physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W710 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FP7 versus the W710.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and W710 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FP7 and W710.
Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you should consider the age of the cameras into account. The older FP7 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W710 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT Touch Screen LCD | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.90 m | 2.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 147 gr (0.32 lbs) | 114 gr (0.25 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 images | 240 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $227 | $90 |